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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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