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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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