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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally 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 issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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