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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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