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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not 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 several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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