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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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