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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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