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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally 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 quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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