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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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