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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free 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 subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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