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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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