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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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