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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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