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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly 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. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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