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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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