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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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