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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models 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 manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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