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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always 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 topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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