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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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