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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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