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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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