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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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