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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently 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 e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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