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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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