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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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