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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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