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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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