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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students 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 organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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