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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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