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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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