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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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