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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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