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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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