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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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