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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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