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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free 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 a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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