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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly 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 several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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