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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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