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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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