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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally 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 many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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