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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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