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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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