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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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