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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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