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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free 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 many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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