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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly 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. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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