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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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