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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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