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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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