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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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