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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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