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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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