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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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