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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually 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 a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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