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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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