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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always 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 blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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