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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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