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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students 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 several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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