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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally 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 elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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