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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores 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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