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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily 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 topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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