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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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