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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are 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 numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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