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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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