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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally 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 many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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