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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing 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 exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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