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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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