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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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