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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always 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 quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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