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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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