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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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