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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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