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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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