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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of 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 institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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