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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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