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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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