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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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