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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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