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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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