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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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