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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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