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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners 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 numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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