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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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