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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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