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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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