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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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