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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses 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 topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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