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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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