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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training 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 guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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