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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people 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 teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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