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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free 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 a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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