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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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