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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically 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 topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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