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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly 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 several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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