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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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