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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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