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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting 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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