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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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