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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers 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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