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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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