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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not 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 several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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