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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are customarily free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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