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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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