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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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