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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always 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 quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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