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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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