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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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