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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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