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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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