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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners 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 quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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