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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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