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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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