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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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