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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally 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. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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