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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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