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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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