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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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