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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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