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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes 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 online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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