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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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