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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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