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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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