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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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