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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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