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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free 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 topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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