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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches 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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