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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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