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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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