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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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