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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the 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 make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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