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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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