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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free 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 many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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