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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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