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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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