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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free 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 many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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