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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major 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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