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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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