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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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