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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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