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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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