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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally 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 issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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