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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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