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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students 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 learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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