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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students 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 learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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