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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners 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 online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the 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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