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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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