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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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