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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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