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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually 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 several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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