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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always 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 a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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