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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally 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 a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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