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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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