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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free 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 e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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