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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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