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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free 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 issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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