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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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