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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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