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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs 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 a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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