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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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