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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students 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 several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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