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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students 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 elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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