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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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