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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for students 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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