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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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