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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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