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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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