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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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