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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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