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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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