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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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