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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently 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 e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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