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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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