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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners 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 issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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