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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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