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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually 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 numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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