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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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