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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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