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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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