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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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