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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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