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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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