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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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