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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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