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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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