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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners 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 many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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