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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently 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 many subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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