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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free 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. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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