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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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