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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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