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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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