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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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