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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with 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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