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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes 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 several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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