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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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