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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always 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 many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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