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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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