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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not 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 a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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