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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently 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 variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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