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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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