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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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