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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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