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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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