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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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