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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically 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. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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