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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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