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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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