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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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