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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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