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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners 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 many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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