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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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