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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs 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 numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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