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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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