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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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