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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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