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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually 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 a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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