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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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