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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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