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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? 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 massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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