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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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