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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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