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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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