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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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