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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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