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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free 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 variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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