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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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