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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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