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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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