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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily 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 online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data 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 examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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