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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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