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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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