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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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