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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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