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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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