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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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