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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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