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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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