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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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