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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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