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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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