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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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