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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students 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 many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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