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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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