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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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