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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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