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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are 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 online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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