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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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