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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily 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 numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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