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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners 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 topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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