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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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