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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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