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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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