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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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