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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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