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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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