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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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