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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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