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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are 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 issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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