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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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