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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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