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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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