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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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