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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly 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 e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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