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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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