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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive 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 topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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