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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually 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 several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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