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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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