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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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