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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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