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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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