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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly 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 elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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