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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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