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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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