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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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