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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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