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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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