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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally 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 several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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