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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. 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 e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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