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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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