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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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