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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally 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. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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