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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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