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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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