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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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