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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally 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 quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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