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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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