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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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