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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free 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 subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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