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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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