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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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