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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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