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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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