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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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