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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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