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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally 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 several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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