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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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