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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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