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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners 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 many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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