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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free 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 a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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