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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always 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 numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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