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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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