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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally 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 a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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