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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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