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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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