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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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