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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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