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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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