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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always 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 several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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