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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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