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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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