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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally 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 blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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