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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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