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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners 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 subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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