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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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