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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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