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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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