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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always 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 blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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