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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently 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 blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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