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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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