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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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