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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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