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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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