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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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