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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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