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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently 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 issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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