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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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