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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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