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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly 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 quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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