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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are 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 lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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