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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are 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 several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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