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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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