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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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