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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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