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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners 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 several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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