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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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