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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important 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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