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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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