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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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