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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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