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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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