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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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