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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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