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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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