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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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