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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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