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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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