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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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