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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes 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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