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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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