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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are 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 many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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