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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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