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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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