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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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