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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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