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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly 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 several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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