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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally 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 a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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