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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always 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 lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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