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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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