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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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