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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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