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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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