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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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