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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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