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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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