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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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