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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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