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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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