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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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