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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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