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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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