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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes 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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