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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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