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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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