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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses 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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