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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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