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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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