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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition