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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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