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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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