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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free 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 several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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