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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free 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 numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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