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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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