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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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