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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically 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 a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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