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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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