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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free 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 several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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