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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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