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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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