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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always 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 numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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