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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always 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 lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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