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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly 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 a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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