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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes 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 variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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