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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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