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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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