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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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