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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually 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 a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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