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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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