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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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