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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free 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 many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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