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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners 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 lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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