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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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