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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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