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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free 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 several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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