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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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