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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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