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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not 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 issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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