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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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