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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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