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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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