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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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