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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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