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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs 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 a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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