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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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