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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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