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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive 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 a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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