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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically 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 a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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