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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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