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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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