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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free 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 a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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