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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students 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 subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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