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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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