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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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