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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually 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 subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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