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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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