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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly 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 a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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