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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free 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 numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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