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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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