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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free 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 variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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