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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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