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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free 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 numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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