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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always 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 have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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