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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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