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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the 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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