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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 massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always 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 quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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