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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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