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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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