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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally 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 many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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