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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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