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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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