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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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