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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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