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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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