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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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