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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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