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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education