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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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