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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not 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 elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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