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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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