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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always 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 topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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