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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students 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 blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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