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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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