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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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