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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free 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 a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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