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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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