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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally 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 numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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