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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally 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 a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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