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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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