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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always 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 elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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