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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not 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 several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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