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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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