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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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