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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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