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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching 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 institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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