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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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