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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically 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 subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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