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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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