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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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