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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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