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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently 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 several issues that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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