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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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