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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always 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 quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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