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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students 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 variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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