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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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