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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always 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 many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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