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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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