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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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