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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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