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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently 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 learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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