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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently 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 e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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