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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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