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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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