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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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