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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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