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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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