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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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