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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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