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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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