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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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