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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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