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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners 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 several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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