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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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