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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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