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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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