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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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