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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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