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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online 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. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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