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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners 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 learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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