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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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