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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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