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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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