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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners 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 learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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