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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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