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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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