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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually 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 subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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