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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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