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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes 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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