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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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