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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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