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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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