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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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