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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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