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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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