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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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